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#BS-2024-FORF15-76F22024 Ford F-150Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 265 owners and 11 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 265 complaints, 33 crashes, 7 fires, and 11 recalls.
Top reported problems
headrest jammed from factory
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
shifting to neutral on the highway with loss of power
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
58 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 11K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (31 reports) • Median: 11K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Drivetrain (58 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2024 Ford F-150: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2024 Ford F-150, with 58 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 10,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 11K-mile mark.
Lights Issues
Lights complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2024 Ford F-150, with 50 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2024 Ford F-150, with 38 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2024 Ford F-150, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2024 Ford F-150. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (11 recalls)
STEERING:COLUMN
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-150 vehicles. The steering column lower shaft may have been secured to the steering gear assembly with an incorrect fastener, which can result in the separation of steering components and cause a loss of steering control.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-150 vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
STEERING
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-150 vehicles. The steering gear assembly may have been assembled with an incorrect rack, which can cause the gears to fracture.
+ 6 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2024 Ford F-150 NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
The worst model year for the Ford F-150 is the 2018 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 265 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 11 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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